Selection Process

Students seeking admission to Crest are accepted through the following process:

• Students should meet with their counselor and/or Crest staff in order to determine the appropriateness of attending Crest.
• Students should get a Crest Application Packet from the High School counselor or from Crest and fill it out with their parent or guardian.
• Students should turn the Crest Application Packet to their High School Counselor or directly to Crest if appropriate.
• The application will be reviewed by the Mercer Island High School Building Guidance Team to review the appropriateness of the request. The Building Guidance Team meets weekly on Wednesdays; Applications must be turned in by Tuesday morning in order to be on that week's agenda.
• The decision of the Building Guidance Team will be delivered to the student through their counselor following the meeting.

Selection Criteria

Students seeking admission to Crest are selected using the following criteria:

• The student has out-of-school responsibilities that preclude taking a full program in the regular high school.
• The student is returning to school after a prolonged absence and/or withdrawal with the desire to complete the requirements for a diploma.
• The student needs help, through a one-to-one relationship, with personal difficulties that affect their growth and/or academic progress.
• The student needs to make up credits to graduate with their class.
• The student is seeking an alternative learning experience.

Once accepted, students are admitted on a space available basis or placed on a waiting list.

At this time, Crest Learning Center is not accepting applications from students who reside in other school districts.

Contact Person:

Sally Bartow Lead Teacher
Phone (206) 236-3393
4150 86th Avenue SE Mercer Island WA 98040